Location & Surroundings
Makada is a settlement in Far North, Cameroon, at 446 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Maroua, 23 km to the northeast. The national capital Yaounde is about 790 km to the south. The nearest airport is Salak Airport, 14 km away.
Also known as: Makoumba
Basic Data
- Type populated place (PPL)
- a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
Geography
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Coordinates
10° 29' 0" N, 14° 7' 59" E
- Elevation DEM: 446 m
- Timezone Africa/Douala
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 432 p/km²
- Built-up 2.0%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Franc (XAF)
- Phone Prefix +237
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 09:53
- Sunrise 05:51
- Sunset 18:02
- Day length 12 h 10 min
Other populated places nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Makada
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Makada, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.8 C with partly cloudy skies and a 1.8 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 24.5 to 34.8 C, max wind 3.8 m/s. Precip around 3.6 mm. Solar peaks near 726 W/m2.
Temperature
24.8 C
Wind
1.8 m/s S (184 deg)
Humidity
71 %
Pressure
1,013.0 hPa
Clouds
43 %
Precip
3.58 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
| Hour | Temp (C) | Wind (m/s) | Dir (deg) | RH (%) | Pressure (hPa) | Precip (step/total mm) | Clouds (%) | Solar (W/m2) | UV-B (W/m2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOW | 24.8 | 1.8 | 184 | 71 | 1,013.0 | - / 0.00 | 43 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.5 | 1.8 | 212 | 78 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 76 | 12.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 34.8 | 3.8 | 129 | 37 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 726.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 27.4 | 0.9 | 353 | 64 | 1,010.7 | 0.47 / 0.47 | 95 | 334.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 25.2 | 1.4 | 255 | 74 | 1,011.3 | 3.11 / 3.58 | 90 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.7 | 2.4 | 185 | 79 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 2.34 | 69 | 6.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 31.1 | 2.2 | 172 | 49 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 40 | 577.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 27.8 | 0.6 | 126 | 59 | 1,008.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 240.8 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 25.6 | 2.1 | 215 | 64 | 1,010.2 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.0 | 0.5 | 157 | 81 | 1,012.5 | 4.37 / 4.38 | 100 | 6.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 30.6 | 3.9 | 206 | 55 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 2.94 | 92 | 391.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 27.0 | 2.8 | 158 | 63 | 1,009.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 331.5 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 24.5 | 0.4 | 34 | 75 | 1,011.6 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-20 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Makada?
Now 24.8 C with partly cloudy skies and a 1.8 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 24.5 to 34.8 C, max wind 3.8 m/s. Precip around 3.6 mm. Solar peaks near 726 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 3.6 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Makada today?
Sunrise around 05:51 and sunset around 18:02 (local time). Day length about 12h 11m.
What is the local time in Makada?
Local time is 09:53. Time zone: Africa/Douala (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Makada?
Makada is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Makada?
DEM 446 m.
Where is Makada located?
It is at 10.48322, 14.13317 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Makada in?
It is in Cameroon.